YEARLY HIGH
0.6860 USD
YEARLY LOW
0.6177 USD
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.6569 USD

2012 BGN to USD Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2012

During 2012, the BGN to USD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on February 28, valuing the pair at 0.6860. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on July 24, dropping to 0.6177.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0684 USD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.6591 to the December average rate of 0.6705, the exchange rate registered a net change of 1.72% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2012 high of 0.6860 was down 9.84% compared to the 2011 peak of 0.7609, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

Comparing the value generated converting 5,000 BGN based on timing:

Yearly Peak High 3,430 USD
2011 Average 3,559 USD
Yearly Trough Low 3,088 USD
Transaction Impact: A difference of 341.86 USD purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2012.

0.6801
0.6235
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

BGN to USD Seasonal Trends & Volatility Analysis

A structured review of seasonal halves, trading extremes, consecutive streaks, and historical baselines.

Seasonal Halves (H1 vs H2)

Seasonal

The average exchange rate in the first half of the year (H1: Jan–Jun) was 0.6626, compared to 0.6513 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0112 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.6626
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.6513

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2012 was May, with a trading range of 0.0411 USD (High: 0.6748 / Low: 0.6337). On the other end, October was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0116 USD (High: 0.6698 / Low: 0.6582).

May Spread (Volatile) ±0.0411
October Spread (Stable) ±0.0116

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between July and October, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 3 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between April and May, when the average rate fell by 0.0175 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0175

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (February 2012: 0.6754) against the same month in 2011 (average: 0.6977), the exchange rate shifted by -0.0223 (-3.20%).

2012 Avg (February) 0.6754
2011 Avg (February) 0.6977

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.6731 0.6472 0.6591
February 0.6860 0.6632 0.6754
March 0.6818 0.6670 0.6744
April 0.6808 0.6670 0.6723
May 0.6748 0.6337 0.6548
June 0.6490 0.6290 0.6393
July 0.6449 0.6177 0.6282
August 0.6438 0.6271 0.6333
September 0.6700 0.6424 0.6571
October 0.6698 0.6582 0.6632
November 0.6639 0.6491 0.6557
December 0.6777 0.6610 0.6705